Clean Air Permit Engineer: Regulation Expert & Project Lead

Sigma Earth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth in Kentucky seeks a seasoned Environmental Permitting Engineer to prepare Clean Air permits (Minor Source, Title V, PSD, major nonattainment) and ensure alignment with SIP and EPA requirements.

You will review permit applications from state and local agencies, draft BA​CT/LAER analyses, mentor junior staff, and manage multiple projects while communicating clearly with clients and internal stakeholders, delivering thorough, client-ready reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering with environmental emphasis.
• 5+ years applying Clean Air Act regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience drafting or reviewing permit applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication for clients and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word for data and reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Clean Air permits (Minor Source, Title V, PSD, major nonattainment).
• Ensure permits align with SIP, EPA regulations, policies, and statutes.
• Review permits proposed by state and local agencies for compliance including determinations, emission calculations, monitoring requirements, and control technologies.
• Draft and assess BA​CT and LAER analyses.
• Review draft regulations for consistency with EPA requirements.
• Research alternative compliance approaches by comparing state rules and EPA requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior staff members.
• Manage multiple projects and small project teams.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare clear, detailed technical reports and documents.

Skills

CAA knowledge & permitting

Regulatory compliance

Client communication

Project management

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Chemical/Environmental)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Sigma Earth in Kentucky seeks a seasoned Environmental Permitting Engineer to prepare Clean Air permits (Minor Source, Title V, PSD, major nonattainment) and ensure alignment with SIP and EPA requirements.

You will review permit applications from state and local agencies, draft BA​CT/LAER analyses, mentor junior staff, and manage multiple projects while communicating clearly with clients and internal stakeholders, delivering thorough, client-ready reports.